2025 ISU Land Value Survey Results
The 2025 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reported a 0.7% increase in average farmland values, bringing the statewide average to $11,549 per acre. The inflation-adjusted value, $8,475 per acre in 2015 dollars, represents a 1.8% decline, driven by continued pressure from lower commodity prices, rising input costs, and the lingering effects of elevated interest rates. Although strong yields, limited land supply, and steady demand from farmers and investors alike helped support the market, these positive factors were not enough to produce broad-based growth.
If you have any questions or comments about the 2025 survey, please contact Dr. Rabail Chandio at rchandio@iastate.edu or call the office at 515-294-6181.
2025 Land Value Survey News Conference
The results of the 2025 land value survey were announced by Dr. Chandio at a news conference on Tuesday, December 9. The full hour-long news conference video is at the bottom of this page. Additional materials from the news conference are available below.
Three-minute highlights of the 2025 survey results
2025 ISU Land Value Survey - 3-minute version from ISUCALS on Vimeo.
2025 Land Value Survey Resources
- 2025 Land Value Survey Overview.pdf
This briefing paper includes background information on the Iowa land value survey, including historic information, an analysis of highest/lowest land values and changes from last year’s survey. - Iowa Land Value Survey News Release 2025.pdf
The full news release made available on December 9. Includes an analysis of survey information by Dr. Chandio. - Maps
- Comparative Iowa Land Values Table with Maps.pdf
- Iowa Land Values by District and Quality.pdf
- Slide Show (2025).pdf
The complete slide show presented by Dr. Chandio at the 2025 conference.
Full 45-minute-long 2025 news conference video
2025 ISU Land Value Survey from ISUCALS on Vimeo.